Delete a database
AI agents call delete_database to permanently remove resources in Coolify MCP Tools — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool performs an irreversible destructive action that cannot be undone. Deleting a database destroys all data stored within it. This is the most severe category applicable. The blast radius is critical because an AI agent misusing this tool could permanently destroy production databases, causing data loss, service outages, and business disruption.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_database' with description 'Delete a database'. The verb 'delete' combined with 'database' indicates irreversible removal of data.
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Delete a database. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Coolify MCP Tools MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Coolify MCP Tools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_database: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Coolify MCP Tools. Nothing to install.
delete_database is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_database rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_database. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.
delete_database is provided by the Coolify MCP Tools MCP server (jplansink/coolify-mcp-tools). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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